Electric Fans

That's pretty interesting. Did the kit include wiring and good instructions? Is it wired to be controlled by the ECM?
I'd make sure you have them mounted good or those plastic mounting tabs will eventually break off and your fans will be sitting in a pile

 

That’s a decent price. Horton sells a rebuild kit, roughly $600. New style kit has bearing already installed with the hub. Kitmasters sells a rebuild kit also. Same price roughly. I did mine with the Kitmasters. Apparently I’m the only one to have a kit fail. I followed all the instructions. The bearing fell apart. Got another kitmaster rebuilt whole unit for $950. They claim they’re going to stand behind it, and refund my original $550, along with a partial credit for my core. I’ve yet to send it back. 3 yr. Warranty on rebuild kit. If I were to rebuild another, I’d get the Horton kit.Available through Freightliner Dealer.

 

That’s interesting.

I might have suggested going to the junkyard and looking for Taurus or Corvette fans. They’re shrouded and have amongst the highest CFM numbers of any electric fans.

There are big power, working show trucks running electric fans, so I won’t discount them being viable.

 

I’m surprised there’s an electric fan application available. From everything I’ve read, there hasn’t been one developed that’s powered enough for a Class 8. I like the idea. Tried to find one in the past. Seems I heard a clutch fan engaged can cost up to 60 Hp. I’ve ran them engaged for long times, due to a bad air seal. Usually at least 1/3 mpg loss. Adds up quick. An electric would pay for itself.

 

I’m not sure who make them. But, this Rollin’ Transport truck, called “Benchmark”, has one. The front accessory drive area of the engine is so clean on this thing. Unfortunately, trying to find the IG pic is impossible.

 

That’s a nice Truck!